Pushkar Pilgrimage Tour of Lake and Temples
Meet your tour guide at your hotel.
Drive to Pushkar, one of the oldest cities in India. Located in the northwestern part of Ajmer city, the holy city of Pushkar is a favoured destination for tourists and devotees. Pushkar is situated on the bank of a lake which, according to lore, was created after Lord Brahma (the Creator) dropped a lotus on the ground.
Visit the ancient Brahma Temple. It is the only temple in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma, making it an extraordinary place for Hindu devotees. Your Indian guide will lead you to a pious image of Brahma, with four hands and four faces, each oriented in a different direction.
Have lunch at noon in a local Indian restaurant.
Visit the Gayatri Mata Temple, located opposite Pushkar Lake. It is dedicated to Goddess Gayatri, the wife of Lord Brahma.
Walk to Pushkar Lake. It serves as a bathing spot during Kartik Poornima, when devotees dive into the lake to wash away their sins during the full moon.
Witness the traditional Aarti, part of the ceremonies held on the bank of Pushkar Lake. It has religious significance.
Be dropped off at your hotel.
